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Warner Bros. Discovery Manager, Publicity and Communications in New York, New York
Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
The Warner Bros. Discovery Revenue and Strategy Communications Team is seeking a Manager. The Manager should be passionate and knowledgeable about the media industry with experience in Advertising Sales, Distribution, Affiliate Relations, Public Affairs or Studio Production highly desired. This person will be part of the team responsible for strategic communications that drive and shape WBD’s divisional narrative. We seek a proactive, creative, strategic thinker, agile problem-solver with exceptional execution and attention to detail, exceptional writing skills and experience in media relations. This Manager will work collaboratively with the Revenue and Strategy Communications Team in a fast-paced environment to support strategic and innovative communications campaigns. The role requires extensive organizational skills, a deep knowledge of the media and Advertising Sales industries, the ability to manage multiple projects seamlessly, forward-thinking, strong writing skills, innovative ideas, and most importantly, a strong interest in Communications.
The Manager will assist in media relations efforts, communicating directly with reporters about our initiatives. Manager will pitch trade and business press, build campaign strategies, and craft press releases, editorial pitches, crisis response and internal communications. The Manager must be a creative and strategic thinker, must be able to write effectively, must possess excellent problem-solving skills, and must be able to work collaboratively across multiple teams, organizations, and external partners. The Manager is expected to have their finger on the pulse of the Ad Sales industry to best inform and support the team.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Strategically manage various external and internal communications projects for Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) U.S. advertising sales team spanning the company’s diverse portfolio of iconic brands, streaming properties and advanced advertising capabilities.
Serve as WBD ad sales’ social media liaison to elevate the company’s sales efforts to B2B and consumer audiences.
Collaborate with internal and external partners – including key members of the Ad Sales executive leadership team - to develop and execute PR and social plans for tentpole events
Articulate the vision, people and advertising partnerships of WBD Ad Sales through proactive and reactive media relations efforts and thought leadership opportunities (industry speaking engagements, award submissions, paid media opportunities in partnership with trade marketing team, etc.)
Plan and staff internal and external events, including industry conferences, speaking engagements and the annual Ad Sales Upfront event in May.
Prepare and maintain briefing documents, communications plans, biographies and other presentation decks and materials for senior leaders.
Qualifications & Experience...
5 - 7 years of experience with Ad Sales Communications
BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience required
MBA would be desired
Established experience in Advertising Sales communications in the media and entertainment industries
Proven ability in communications, project management and planning.
Professional track record of developing and executing communications strategies in support of cross-functional launches and storytelling campaigns.
Established relationships with members of the press and a proven ability to forge new relationships quickly and genuinely.
Strong understanding of the state of media and advertising and importance in communicating the value of advertising innovation.
Familiarity with priority industry organizations and a successful background in securing thought leadership opportunities
A strong understanding of corporate communications, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Savvy approach to social media and cross-platform content amplification.
An ability to work under tight deadlines and multi-task during busier periods.
Excellent judgment and innate problem-solving skills.
A collaborative approach to working with a wide range of people and personalities.
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $68,495.00 - $127,205.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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